Static stretching is bad. Super shoes are only for the super quick. Going further is necessarily harder. Wrong, wrong, wrong. On this episode, we look to debunk some common running misconceptions.

At one point, the hosts mention the fabulous Ethiopian warm-up, which you can view for yourself here.

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On this episode, running coach James Poole discusses the Norwegian training method, popularised by the formidable Ingebrigtsen brothers.

James discusses two studies, which you can access here and here, and also talks about the merits of Trash Free Trails.

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On this episode, UK road running manager Tom Craggs looks at whether 80/20 training works for low-mileage runners.

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London Frontrunners is an inclusive running club for the LGTQ+ community. Co-president Ashley Harwood discusses the club's ethos, ambitions for the future and upcoming Pride Run 10K event.

For more on London Frontrunners, visit londonfrontrunners.org

For more on the Pride Run 10, visit priderun10k.org

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If you ever want to feel like an underachiever, simply check out the CV of Kadeena Cox: four Olympic golds, achieved in both running and cycling; Lululemon ambassador and champion for inclusivity in athletics; and, thrillingly, 2021 Celebrity MasterChef champion. She's got the lot – and she's on this week's episode to discuss the life of a Paralympian.

For more on how Kadeena is bringing more diversity to sport, visit kc-academy.com

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Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m silver medalist joined us to talk about THAT race in Tokyo, her training, World Champs, Commonwealth Games, dreams, desires and how she just really wanted to be a swimmer when she was younger!

Apologies for some of the sound issues in this episode.

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Author and journalist Minreet Kaur joins Ben and Rick to talk about a new running club she's started called Running Sisters, which she hopes will encourage women in the South Asian community to take up and benefit from running.

We also discover that the Skipping Sikh is her dad!

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Running coach and trainer, Justin joins Rick, Jane and Ben to discuss how running has played a role in coping when times are hard, been the source of anxiety and how to strike a healthy balance.

If you are struggling with your mental health, depression, experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness, there are a number of charities you can reach out to -

The Samaritans : www.samaritans.org 

Mind : www.mind.org.uk

CALM : www.thecalmzone.net

BEAT : www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

You can find out more about Justin on his website www.alamerathletic.com and read the essays he wrote and mentions in the podcast here

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